Match Group Reports Improving Tinder Engagement, Hinge Growth
Match Group has reported second-quarter 2026 results showing continued progress in its turnaround strategy, with improving engagement at Tinder and sustained international growth at Hinge despite a slight decline in overall revenue.
The company generated revenue of $853 million during the quarter, down 1% year-on-year, while net income increased 36% to $171 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 14% to $331 million, exceeding the company’s expectations and reflecting improved profitability.
Tinder remained the primary focus for investors, with Match Group highlighting signs that product changes are beginning to reverse recent user declines. Year-over-year daily active user (DAU) declines narrowed to 4% during the second quarter, representing the app’s strongest performance in 10 quarters. Monthly active user (MAU) trends also improved across Tinder’s five largest revenue markets, with gains reported among female users.
The company attributed the improvement to a series of product updates, including enhanced recommendation algorithms, expanded trust and safety measures, and new features such as Double Date, Music Mode and Tinder Events. According to Match Group, engagement trends strengthened further in July.
Tinder Events, which enables users to discover and attend local activities together, has now expanded into additional cities across the United States and Europe. During its pilot programme in Los Angeles, 71% of eligible users aged 18 to 24 engaged with the in-app Events feature, highlighting strong early adoption among Gen Z.
While Tinder continues its recovery, Hinge remained Match Group’s fastest-growing major brand. Hinge recorded 22% year-over-year revenue growth, with global monthly active users increasing 13%. The app expanded into six additional European markets and four countries in Latin America during the quarter, while revenue across its European expansion markets grew 86% compared with the previous year.
Match Group said Hinge remains on track to reach $1 billion in annual revenue by 2027, supported by continued international expansion, product development and monetisation initiatives. The company also recently introduced Friend’s Take, a feature designed to involve friends and family in the dating process.
Commenting on the results, CEO Spencer Rascoff said Tinder’s recent improvements have helped reposition the app for younger users, while the next stage of the strategy will focus on attracting former users back to the platform and reaching new audiences through product innovation and offline experiences.
Match Group expects third-quarter revenue of between $885 million and $895 million, representing a year-over-year decline of 2% to 3%, while forecasting adjusted EBITDA of between $330 million and $335 million.
